Roger Earl Roness, 68, passed away on November 22, 2022 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Roger was born on August 15, 1954 to Earl and Olga Roness in Estevan Saskatchewan, Canada.
He attended grade school in Glasgow and graduated in 1973 from Glasgow High School.
Roger married the love of his life and soulmate, Debra Johnson, on September 3, 1977 at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua. They spent an amazing 35 years together.
They welcomed their first child, Jamie, in 1978, their second child, Amanda, arrived in 1984 and their final daughter, Ashley, joined them 1992. He was always outnumbered with a house filled with women, even the pets.
Roger spent his entire life ‘turning wrenches.’ He spent many years working at Zerbe Brothers fixing a variety of agricultural equipment. Roger then spent 19 years working for the Glasgow Public School District as the Glasgow School District transportation coordinator/mechanic and bus driver. He retired in May of 2017 but continued to help the new mechanics for four years. Roger was never a man to sit around and do nothing so you would usually find him in the garage working on some kind of project.
He enjoyed bowling, trapshooting, fishing, riding his Harley, working in his garage, and spending time with his family and friends. You could find him every Friday night at the Busted Knuckle and many Monday nights at El Cor Del Lanes. Roger was always willing to lend a helping hand or advice to those around him.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Olga, his wife Debra, and his father-in-law, Frank Johnson.
He is survived by his daughters: Jamie (Eric) Seyfert of Glasgow, Amanda (Jeremy) Lacy of Kalispell and Ashley (Josh) Wise of Miles City; grandchildren: Kasey Seyfert of Billings, Kailey, Avery and Caleb Lacy of Kalispell; siblings, Doug (Shari) Roness of Bismarck, Rhonda James of Glasgow and Brian Roness of Missoula; along with many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
A public viewing will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 at Bell Mortuary from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Glasgow Evangelical Church followed by an internment at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. A reception will follow the internment at the Elks Lodge.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bell Mortuary. Condolences can be made at bellmortuarymontana.com. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Glasgow Trap Club at 36 Jet Drive, Attn: Harold Dingman, Glasgow, MT 59230.
Service Schedule
Viewing
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday December 2, 2022
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday December 3, 2022
Glasgow Evangelical Church
152 Aberdeen St.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Viewing
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday December 2, 2022
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday December 3, 2022
Glasgow Evangelical Church
152 Aberdeen St.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Janice Griebel says
Papa Roness was one of a kind! He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to the entire Roness family.
Shawna Talles says
Jamie, Amanda & Ashley, sending you all my love, hugs & prayers. Uncle Roger was certainly one of the best men God created. He had a servants heart & a determined soul. Love you!
Dave McIntyre says
Roger was my best friend from elementary school. He was the hardest working, kind, and positive friend for a long time. It is hard to imagine visiting Glasgow without the joy of his company.
Jane Glasoe says
Jamie, Amanda & Ashley: So sorry to hear of your loss. Roger was for sure one of kind. He will be missed by everyone.
Donna says
We are so sorry for your loss, Roness family! What a great man he was! Nothing but good memories. You and the community lost a great man, but Heaven and your mom gained a beautiful soul.
Love and God bless,
Gary, Donna and Elle
Tanja Fransen says
Having Roger as a neighbor was great, he always had a wave for me as he whipped by in the gator. He helped us plow our driveway countless times after snow storms over the 2 decades were knew him. There was always a smile when I’d walk into the Busted Knuckle and see him sitting there, and I know we bought plenty of beers for one another the last few years.
I know he loved his daughters, and his grandkids. He was at many of Kaseys athletic events we went to. And he would do anything to help someone else.
Sending all you girls and your families big hugs. I know you have thousands of happy memories to help carry you through the coming weeks, months and years of sad ones.
Love you 💕
Karleen says
I’m so sorry for your loss of someone so special. He always had a smile and hello for everyone. Thinking of you all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Rhea Nelson says
So sorry to hear of Roger’s passing he always had a smile on his face and was so friendly. He love his family and will be missed . So many waiting in heaven to lead him home .
Ted and Netty McIntyre says
We are so sorry for your loss. Such a kind man. Prayers are with you and your family.
Mark johnston says
Roger was a good man who will truly missed. Prayers to his entire family. Rest in pease my friend.
Jim Blazek says
Roger was a childhood friend. R.I.P. buddy.
Sincere condolences to his family and many friends. God’s peace.
Liz Nelson says
Roger was a loved member of the Glasgow, MT Class of ’73. I sure enjoyed visiting with him at our 2021 class reunion – he was so warm and easy to talk to, (not to mention a fellow Norwegian). He will be missed at our future reunions. Rest in Peace, Roger.
Doug Komrosky says
Roger was Roger. I grew up with Roger. I couldn’t have asked for a better friend. I remember sharing the joy at his wedding when he married Deb as well as the births of his three daughters. My memories of him are endless. His infectious smile and willingness to help anyone will forever stay with me. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers are with you and all of your family.
Ward Grewe says
Roger loved and made life easier for Caite. Even when he wasn’t on driving detail he made sure she got to where she was supposed to be… What a great fella she would say… What a great caring man I will say ! Thank you, we all will miss you !